Obituaries

Wall, Jacob Berg of Aylmer passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Maria(Guenther) Wall. Dear father of Marge Quiring of Aylmer, Helena Hearon(Derek) of Ridgetown, Jake Wall(Sarah) of St. Thomas, Susan Giesbrecht(late Isaac) of Aylmer, John Wall(Vreneli) of Valencia, California and Mary Giesbrecht(Tim) of Aylmer. He will be missed by his grandchildren ... Read more.

Smith, Gordon Wayne of St. Thomas passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the age of 67. Loved father of Alisha Frome and Dwayne Smith. Dear brother of Judy Kitchenham, Pearl Funstin (late Edward), late Maria Mizon and Linda Green (Murray). Sadly missed by 5 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Gordon was born ... Read more.

Walker, Trace James of Aylmer passed away at London Health Science Centre-University Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2023 in his 24th year. Dearly loved son of Melissa(Irwin) and Mark Walker(Jennifer Fraser). He will be missed by his best friend and brother Wade and Maima Janet Irwin(late Tim). Uncle to Sylas. Also survived by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.  ... Read more.

Ethelston, Joanne of Eden passed away at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Ethelston(2012). Dear mother of J. Douglas Ethelston and wife Susan of Benmiller. Loving grandmother of Enissa Falconer(Andy) and Tasha Verhoeve(Adam). Great-grandmother of Trent Falconer and Daryn Verhoeve. Also survived by her sister Maxine Borremans and a number ... Read more.

Moore, Betty of Aylmer passed away at Chartwell Home on Monday, September 11, 2023 in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Edson Moore(2000). Dear mother of Cheryl Lehman(Ken), Patti Finlay of Windsor, Penni Moore of London, and Darrell Moore of London. Survived by a son-in-law Larry Grigg and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her daughter ... Read more.

The family announces with sorrow his sudden death in North Bay, Wednesday January 4, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Son of the late Teake Van Lingen and of the late Anna Miedema Van Lingen. Beloved spouse of Gisèle Plante (née Ducharme). Loving father of David, Gary, Deborah and stepfather of Liz (Denis). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by ... Read more.

In his 101st year, Edward “Ted” Cole died peacefully on September 4, 2023. Ted was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Nora Cole, his brother and sister-in-law, Charles “Bill” and Doris Cole, sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Donald Scott; his nephews, Ronald Scott (Maureen), Larry Scott (Veronica, deceased) and Paul Cole; his great-nephew Brian Scott. Ted is survived by his nieces, ... Read more.

Steele, Ruth of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer, passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her 89th year. Dear wife of Eric Steele. Loving mother of Bob Steele(Karen Van Pelt) of St. Thomas, Kathy Learn(Dave) of Aylmer, Joe Steele of Lyons and Aileen Valiquette(Gord) of Orillia. Grandmother of Shawn Pearson, Chloe Jimenez ... Read more.

Chilcott, Sarah of Brownsville passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday, September 3, 2023 in her 40th year. Beloved wife of Jason McEown. Dear mother of Jaelyn, Jocelyn, Sarenah and grandmother of Rylee. Loving daughter of Danny and Susan Chilcott. Daughter-in-law of Cheryl and Alvin McEown. Granddaughter of Brenda Chilcott(late Jim), Ruth Lazenby, Norma Gale(late Phil). Cherished ... Read more.

Klassen, Mary of Aylmer passed away peacefully in her 82nd year at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on March 27th, 1942.  Our hearts rejoice that she is reunited in glory with our dad, Abe (2019), her mom and dad, Jacob and Maria(Reimer) Klassen, her sister Neta Banman(John), and her infant brother, ... Read more.